Noise.....?Metal siding.......?

We have a wood-creeking sound that only started after we got metal siding. It makes the sound when the wind is blowing hard from a certain direction. We have had the installers out to examine, they could hear the noise but could not figure anything out, so they used the "house is settling" excuse.
I have checked it myself and have been up in the attic, but no luck. It wakes my wife and I up in the middle of the night and is VERY ANNOYING! Any thoughts........?

 

You may need to create some type of directional listening device. Of course I had access to all kinds of electronics so on my ghost hunt I used a hand help microphone rolled up on a piece of foam. The tunnel at the end became very directional and allowed us to pin point the source of the sound in question.

Auto repair shops sometimes use a stethoscope type of device, perhaps that would work here.

Bud

 

I think I have figured out where the noise is coming from. I guess I wanted someone to let me know if this is something the installers should take responsibility for, since we never had the noise before.
Also, is it easy to open metal siding to look for the problem or do I have to cut a hole inside the house?

 

Being a consumer and simi-retired business owner I can see both sides. From the consumer side your logic seems good, but from the contractors side, I don't think he has any idea what he could have done wrong.

Make a list of everyone who could be at fault. The contractor, the manufacturer, the original structure (therefore you), and maybe the salesman or distributor. Then strike a deal with the contractor to pay him for a few hours at perhaps a reduced rate to investigate and identify the problem. He would be the best one with the knowledge to remove any siding if that is what is needed. Tell him that this has to be resolved and you need his help to do it.

You may want to bring the manufacturer on board as they may have some prior knowledge or be able to identify an improper installation.

A couple of options for you, but once you know what the problem is, then you know who to lean on to pay for the diagnostics and repair.

Bud

 

Thanks................ Bud9051
I appreciate your informitive response.
I will take all you said into consideration.
Thank-you ---aaron